1 week Ago By Holly Alvarado
Calling all millennial emos and punk lovers, grab your Vans or Converse because Warped Tour is officially returning in 2025. Vans Warped Tour , recognized as one of the most successful and longest-running punk rock festivals of its kind, is making a return for its 30th anniversary, taking over parking lots in three different cities for two-day shows, including Washington, D.C.
, June 14-15. The fest will also be making an appearance in Long Beach on July 26-27 and wrapping up in Orlando, Florida, on Nov. 15-16.
After concluding (what the festival said at the time) was the “final” cross-country trek in 2018 and hosting a 25th-anniversary event that extended into the following year, the iconic festival will have a continued focus on community and nurturing the next generation of artists, musicians, and skateboarders. Each stop will showcase 70 to 100 bands, reflecting a wide range of genres including but not limited to rock, punk rock, alternative, pop punk, emo, and more. The return of Vans Warped Tour will combine beloved festival favorites from the last 30 years of Warped Tour as well as a diverse lineup of newer acts.
Two-day weekend passes start at $149.98, available for presale beginning at 9 a.m.
Oct. 24th at vanswarpedtour.com.
The fest is also set to partner with Insomniac to revive the magic for both longtime fans and newcomers. As Warped Tour gears up for its return, Warped Tour and Insomniac founders reflect on their new partnership and shared vision. “People are craving connection, live music, and the raw, unfiltered experience that Warped has always offered,” Kevin Lyman, Founder of Warped Tour, shared in a press release.
“We’ve seen how music continues to unite and inspire, and this return isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s about giving a new generation the chance to feel that same sense of belonging and freedom that Warped has always championed.” “It’s very exciting to partner with Kevin to bring Warped Tour back,” Pasquale Rotella, Founder of Insomniac, added. “He’s built an incredible legacy that celebrates the heart of live music and we’re energized to create a rad festival that honors the spirit of Warped Tour.
We both prioritize culture and community and focus on keeping the fan experience at the forefront, which is why this partnership feels so natural.” Although the lineup is yet to be announced, the fest has a legacy of hosting artists such as Blink-182 , Katy Perry, Fall Out Boy, NOFX, Green Day, The Used, Paramore, Good Charlotte, Sum 41, Machine Gun Kelly, The Black Eyed Peas, My Chemical Romance, Neck Deep, Pierce The Veil and more. The 2025 edition will honor the tour’s history while shining a spotlight on the next generation of artists, with full lineup details to be announced at a later date.
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